Sports Betting Is Off And Running in New Jersey

By TAPINTO HORSES STAFF

June 15, 2018 at 6:00 AM

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy holds up his tickets after making the first Sports Bet in New Jersey at the Monmouth Park Sports Book at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, N.J. on June 14, 2018. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy holds up his tickets after making the first Sports Bet in New ...Credits: Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO

By TAPINTO HORSES STAFF

June 15, 2018 at 6:00 AM

OCEANPORT, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy officially ushered in sports betting in New Jersey when he made the initial wager at Monmouth Park on June 14.

Governor Murphy, an avid soccer fan who has called ESPN’s “Sportscenter” his favorite show, placed the first bet — $20 on Germany to win the World Cup. He also bet $20 on the N.J. Devils to win the Stanley Cup.

The Monmouth Park Sports Book by William Hill, located on the first floor of the Grandstand, opened to the public shortly after the first wagers and in time for World Cup Soccer with Saudi Arabia vs. Russia.

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - A day after the Hasbrouck Heights Boys Cross Country team finished 18th in the Meet of Champions, Hasbrouck Heights head coach Mike Ryan reflected on the season.

"We were actually sitting 18th based on team time," Ryan stated. "The course was in great shape. It didn't snow in Holmdel. I was really happy. We ran our fastest race as a team ever on the Holmdel course. ...

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - A day after the Hasbrouck Heights Boys Cross Country team finished 18th in ...

Shabazz running back Aziz Wilson left the game early in the second quarter with what appeared to be a shoulder injury. Coming into the game averaging 11 yards a carry, and rushing for over 1400 yards on the season, came out of the game in the second quarter, after ...

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - You should be seeing some new collection boxes at Town Hall, as the Borough Council passed two resolutions from Hasbrouck Heights Girl Scouts to put out collection boxes as part of their respective award projects.

The Council approved a request to place donation drop box in Borough Hall to collect donations for the Bergen County Animal Shelter. Renee Perdomo, a ...

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - You should be seeing some new collection boxes at Town Hall, as the Borough ...

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - The NJSIAA announced the dates for the Group Bowl Series early Sunday morning and Hasbrouck Heights has its time for its rematch game against Butler, Friday, November 23, at 4 pm. The game is the second game of the day, and the part of a Bowl Series that pits the Sectional Champions against each other to determine North and South Champions.

Hasbrouck Heights, the ...

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - The NJSIAA announced the dates for the Group Bowl Series early Sunday ...

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS -- Hasbrouck Heights Middle School announced the Honor Roll students for the first marking period of the 2018-19 school year. There are two levels of Honors in middle school with the following criteria:

High Honor Roll: A+, A, or A- in every subject;

Honor Roll: at least 3 A+’s, A’s, or A-’s and all grades B- or above.

High Honor Roll 2018-19 Marking Period 1

Grade ...

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS -- Hasbrouck Heights Middle School announced the Honor Roll students for the ...

HOLMDEL, NJ - Hasbrouck Heights Cross-Country team came in 18th in the Boys Division of the NJSIAA Meet of Champions Saturday morning at Holmdel Park. It was the Aviators first appearance in the Meet of Champions.

NEWARK, NJ - Jasiah Purdie scored the game winning touchdown with 2:33 remaining in the game to give Hasbrouck Heights its third state title in three years, with a 13-7 win over Shabazz at Malcolm X. Shabazz Stadium in Newark. Zai’heer Jenkins interception with 1:44 remaining in the game choked off the Bulldogs last gasp rally and clinched the victory for the Aviators.

The win gives Hasbrouck ...

NEWARK, NJ - Jasiah Purdie scored the game winning touchdown with 2:33 remaining in the game to ...

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ -- The power of Winter Storm Avery was underestimated by weather forecasters and officials locally and throughout the state. The storm brought upwards of seven inches of snow in Bergen County, starting early Thursday afternoon lasting into the night and was topped off by a layer of sleet and rain.

According to the National Weather Service, some of the highest snow ...

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ -- The power of Winter Storm Avery was underestimated by weather forecasters ...

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS -- Hasbrouck Heights High School announced the Honor Roll students for the first marking period of the 2018-19 school year. There are three levels of Honors in high school with the following criteria:

First Honors: All A's (either A+, A, or A- );

Second Honors: At least three A’s (either A+, A, or A-) and no grade below a B (83 or higher);

Third Honors: At least three ...

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS -- Hasbrouck Heights High School announced the Honor Roll students for the first ...

SECAUCUS, NJ - Wood-Ridge’s girls soccer team, one of the youngest in the state, made tremendous progress in 2018, which was recognized by the NJIC with the selection of five players to the league’s All-Meadowlands Division teams.

“I am extremely pleased that our program has five players being recognized for all league awards,” said Wood-Ridge Head Coach Jerry Cala. “I am proud of each and ...

SECAUCUS, NJ - Wood-Ridge’s girls soccer team, one of the youngest in the state, made tremendous ...